Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, white pepper and thyme all over the thighs. Put some olive oil into the pot and brown the chicken thighs skin side down

When butter has melted and onion and garlic are soft add 8 cups of water bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer cook for 30 to 40 minutes

Pick the meat from the thighs and chop if necessary to get the pieces the way you like

Heat up broth again to boiling and add one batch at a time making sure the dumplings cook through this may take 30 minutes

When that is done add the chicken back to the pot and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes together